Bairnsdale West Primary School
Primary school in Bairnsdale, VIC
About Bairnsdale West Primary School
Bairnsdale West Primary School is a government primary school located in Bairnsdale, Melbourne. As a VIC public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from Prep-6.
With 328 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 913 (13th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location Bairnsdale, VIC 3875
- Website www.bwestps.vic.edu.au
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School Details
- Type Government
- Level Primary (Prep-6)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 328 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 33 (25.3 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 42 (26.9 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 913 (13th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 20%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 166 (51%)
Girls: 162 (49%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 8%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 92%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 58%
Lower 24%
Upper 13%
Top 5%